Massillon in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Cory Michael Endlich
Sergeant E-5-U.S. Army
| | June 2, 1984-June 9, 2007 | |
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
1. Cory Michael Endlich Marker
Sgt. Cory Endlich, age 23, a four year Army Veteran, enlisted in the Army June of 2003 following his father and grandfather's footsteps. Cory was killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom from sniper fire in Taji, Iraq. He was serving the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/Stryker Brigade Combat Team (Scouts) from Fort Lewis, Washington. The son of Randy and Cathi Endlich was born in Canton, OH. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School in 2003 where he was a 4 year Marching Band Member, 2 year Squad Leader, and a 2 Year Cross Country Track Team Member. He is survived by his parents and his brothers Ken and Kevin. He is buried at Sunset Hills Memory Garden in Canton, OH. Combat Infantryman Badge Parachute Wings Expert Marksman Badge Cavalry Gold Spurs and Stetson Bronze Star Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal Good Conduct National Defense Humanitarian Medal War on Terror Medal Iraq Defense Medal
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2003.
Location. 40° 47.74′ N, 81° 31.262′ W. Memorial is in Massillon, Ohio, in Stark County. It is at the intersection of James Duncan Plaza and 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on
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Regionally, this memorial is in Amish Country and in Greater Cleveland. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kevin James Kessler (here, next to this marker); Stacy Ann Dryden (here, next to this marker); Zachary Alan Grass (here, next to this marker); Daniel James Patron (here, next to this marker); Nicholas Anthony Casey (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans Memorial Viaduct (here, next to this marker); Ashley Irene White-Stumpf (here, next to this marker); Jason Scott Manse (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Massillon.
Photographed by Craig Doda, March 29, 2025
2. Cory Michael Endlich Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
